Our Creative Corner Challenge - Fancy Fold

Happy Saturday Stampers!! Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our October host has challenged the OCC DT to a fancy fold challenge.  We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.

For my sample, I used a NEW fold from SCS - Side Spring Card.  I used a stamp set from SU called Jolly Old Saint Nick.  Supplies used:  Cardstock, MS Tinsel Glitter, Copic Markers, SU Embossing Folder - Vintage Wallpaper.

Please stop back tomorrow, I will have another project to share.  For more idea's on fancy folds, please stop over and see the wonderful designs by the OCC DT - there are so many wonderful designs and inspiration for this holiday season.

Mortey the Macy's Elf 2011

UPDATE...  My elf was one of the top 85 finalists to be picked, sadly it was not the winning elf.  Check out the Macy's Thanksgiving parade this fall 2011, the winning elf will be floating in it. 

Hello and thanks for stopping by...  Just a fun post from little old me!!!  Thousands of elves have been hidden in Macy's stores across the country...  I was one of the lucky ones to find and elf and give it a name - Mortey.  Mortey the Elf will be shipped to Norway for this years Christmas season.  But...before he is shipped, he might be one of the top 85 Elf's selected for a chance to win.  Be sure to stop by in the next week or so for an update.

NEW SAS Digi - I Love my Kittie

NEW SAS Digi - I Love my Kittie

NEW Digi's - Stamps and Smiles

NEW Digi - Floating Cuppy

NEW Digi - Let's Roll

NEW Digi - I'm Sorry

Our Creative Corner Color Challenge

Hello Everyone!!! I know its been a while since I posted so I thought I would update my Blog for all of my subscribers and followers!!! As some of you know... I am taking some time off to regroup and enjoy my travels for 2010. In less then 6 weeks I will be traveling to Norway to see the last concerts of A-Ha. Traveling this year has been a dream come true and I have really enjoyed being a part of A-Ha history!!! While I have dropped in Blog posts, I have gotten to spend a lot more time with my family, friends, AND making ALL of my dreams come true!! Thanks so much for joining me on my adventures, I promise to update my Blog when I can...

Can you believe that the month of October is going by so quickly? Before you know it, all the ghosts and goblins will be out, running thru the neighborhood! Speaking of Halloween, this week's color challenge screams out Halloween to me! How about you? This weeks hostess, Diane Gilbert, is challenging us to create a card/project using these colors, or if you don't have these colors, use colors close to these:

Everyone is welcome to play along at any time, if you upload your card/project to SCS, use the keyword OCCC. Note: If you don't have these colors, use colors close to the color palette.

OCC - Sketch Challenge

Happy Saturday Stampers!! Today's card is for this week's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our September host has challenged the OCC to a sketch challenge, we warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.

For my sample, I used a NEW stamp set by SU called Jolly Old Saint Nick. On my layout, I used kraft and baja breeze along with white cardstock to make the card pop. Martha Stewart punches were used on the layers as well as the tag. To finish off the card, I added some clear tinsel by SU along with a snowflake by K&Company.

Sorry for the in between posts, but I have been super busy with planning my trip to Norway this winter, I am heading to Oslo to see the last 3 A-Ha concerts!!!! As you can see, I have lightened up my load because of all of my travels this year!!!! This is a dream come true for me and I hope you all understand and will stop by at least once a month for a post or two from little old me!!

Have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop by the OCC to check out the amazing samples by the Design Team!

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Good morning crafter's!! Today's projects are the following challenges: Our Creative Corner (Let's Get paper folding) and for Project Tuesday (Gate Fold Card). Everyone is welcome to play along, feel free to use your favorite stamps and supplies.

For my card, I created a gate fold card, you can find all of the directions here. For my sample, I used a NEW stamp set by Stamps and Smiles called Home Baked Goodies. Since I was baking some cookies for my daughters homecoming, I quickly put a card together for her to also hand out. Splitcoast created this easy to follow tutorial along with a super cute sample.

Since I have been super busy, I always seem to be playing catch up!! However, I did manage to play this weekend. We hope you have time to stop by and see all of the other wonderful samples by the OCC Design Team.
Before I go, I would just like to take a few minutes and say a prayer for all of those that lost there lives on September 11th. You will NEVER be forgotten!!

Happy Saturday and thanks for stopping by! Just a quick post for today's challenge over at Our Creative Corner. Our September host, Lori Rider, has challenged the OCC to feature letters and/or numbers on a card or project. We warmly invite you to play along, feel free to use your favorite supplies.
Even though school has started for my kids, I created this pencil holder for Hannah's teacher - she will surprise her with it on Tuesday!! For my sample, I covered a small paint can with red cardstock and found this adorable FREEBIE over Meljen's Designs. The image was paper pieced (Rose, I hope I make you proud) and some of the pieces were popped up using pop dots. To finish it off, I added the sentiment and a chipboard letter.

Before I go, I would like to share a picture of Jake, as you can see from the picture, he is doing much better and his scar on his head fades a little more each day! Thanks for keeping him in your hearts and prayers!!

I am also sharing a picture I took off our our deck last night. Yesterday it was dark and rainy but for a few moments, the sun came out to play. It was SO beautiful, I had to share it with all of you!! Have a safe Labor Day weekend and don't forget to stop by Our Creative Corner to see the other fun samples by the design team.

Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop TONIGHT: 8 - 9 pm CST

Hello & welcome to the Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop!! Our Blog Hop begins at 8 pm to 9 pm CST. After the Hop, the entire NEW Stamp Release will be available for purchase at 9 pm CST. Please visit the Stamps and Smiles store to shop.

Blog Hop Game: All of the Designer's Piggy Banks are over flowing with change, break the piggy banks and collect all of the coins. Once you have added up the total, pick the correct answer below and email us your answer.

One winner will win 5 sets from the NEW Stamp Release. Visit the Design Team in the order below and then email us your answer by 9 pm CST tonight. The Winner will be announced at 9:01pm.

Cindy Burgess
Jennifer Meyer
Jennifer Stricker
Kim Gruetzmacher
Patricia Garcia >>> HAS $5.95 in her Piggy Bank
Rose Frydrych
Rose Miller
Sue Kment

Before you go, I wanted to share my yummy project with you. I found this recipe on line and had to try it. We are having company on Sunday and I thought I could make a few of these to pass out to our guests.

The image on top is a magnet that sticks on the lid. **Don't throw away old magnets, you can stick them through the Big Shot and cover them with LOTS of fun things!!

Here is the recipe, if you would like to try it. You can find the FREE Recipe Cards on the Stamps and Smiles store.

Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the Blog Hop!! Hugs & Smiles, Jennifer :)

Stamps and Smiles - Last Day of Previews - Blog Hop Tonight 8 - 9 pm CST

Happy Friday & Thanks for stopping by!! We are on the last day of our samples for the NEW Stamp Release by Stamps and Smiles - we want to thank you all for stopping by and joining us!! Here are the last two sets to be previewed: Little One & Bundle of Joy.

Want another chance to win more FREE stamps??? Play along with our Blog Hop... Hint: Fill your Piggy Bank FULL... Stop back tonight from 8 - 9 pm CST for our Blog Hop - One lucky winner will win 5 sets from the NEW stamp release.

Here are a few samples I created. The frame was painted and chipboard letters were added so I could personalize it. Once the letters were glued on, I added some MS glitter. Check out the close up. After the image was colored, using my Copics, I added a thin line of glue and some MS tinsel glitter.

I also created this box. I took a piece of cardstock 8.5 x 8.5 and scored it on all 4 sides at 2". The lid, was created with a piece that was just shy of 8.5 x 8.5 and scored at 2" also. After the box was put together. I cut panels for the top and sides of the box and embossed them using the Sizzix jumbo polka dot embossing folder - I LOVE it, can you tell?

Here is a picture of the goodies inside the box. I created a onesie by layering the fabric using no-sew adhesive. There are also 5 pairs of socks that I made into tiny cupcakes.

I hope you have liked the samples so far, please stop by TONIGHT for our Blog Hop from 8 - 9 pm CST. Have a SUPER fun day!!

Stamps and Smiles - Day 4 of NEW Release

Hello everyone!! Today is the fourth day of samples for the NEW stamp release for Stamps and Smiles. If you are just stopping by, our samples started on Monday and will continue until this Friday. We have 10 BRAND NEW STAMP SETS and each day we will reveal 2 NEW sets. Please stop the Stamps and Smiles Blog to see all of the wonderful samples this far along with winning your favorite set!

Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop - Friday night, August 27th from 8 pm – 9 pm CST we will have our Blog Hop. Grab the banner on the side bar and place it on the top of your Blog, one lucky winner will win 5 FREE stamp sets from the NEW release. Don’t forget to sign your name with Mr. Linky so we can easily find you.

Please stop by the Stamps and Smiles Blog, the DT have uploaded some amazing samples using these two NEW sets. Will upload my samples a little later today, hope you will stop back to see them.